Captain John Smith - Abingdon, MD
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 39° 26.986 W 076° 16.722
18S E 389977 N 4367469
One of two state markers at this location along new US 40 in Abingdon.
Waymark Code: WMXG51
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 01/08/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member kbarhow
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The marker says, "In 1608 ascended this river to this point. On his map he called it after his home in England, “Willbwbyes Flu, or river. Now Bush River"
Americana: Sign

Significant Interest: Memorial

Milestone / Marker: Historical Marker

Web Address: Not listed

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